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  By now, we are all aware that not all plastic is created equally. There is a difference between the plastic water bottle we use when we go to the gym and the plastic bags used when we buy groceries. So what does this mean for me, the average consumer? Single-use plastic is the one we should aim to avoid at all costs, this is the type of plastic we use once and throw away immediately once done. They generally include things like straws, plastic utensils, and coffee cup lids and tend to end up in the ocean which has a negative and lasting...

Who doesn't like looking and feeling good in the clothes we wear? Fashion is a great way to express our identity and personality. Whether it's wearing bright colours, slogan tees, or fun and quirky socks we manage to infuse who we are into the clothes we wear. We all have that one outfit or pair of shoes that we love and at some point, we have all thrown our hands up in the air and exclaimed "I have nothing to wear!" only to find a forgotten piece of clothing hiding at the bottom of our cupboard.  So before heading to the shop...

As a conservationist, you know the importance of doing the right thing. You don't use single-use plastic, you compost, you recycle, you buy recycled/recyclable and eco-friendly products. You also donate clothing you no longer wear. Once we donate something we don't give it much thought because we believe it ends up exactly where it is needed most. But it's important to understand the impacts of clothing donations on the environment. While donating clothing can help reduce waste and support charitable causes, the reality of what happens to donated clothing can be more complex. Sometimes the amount of clothing that is donated...

  The fashion industry has a significant environmental impact, with textile production and disposal being major contributors to pollution and waste. It produces up to 8% of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.  It takes around 3800 litres of clean and drinkable water to make a typical pair of jeans - that’s 1L of drinking water for 3800 days or 1L per day for 10 years! Textiles account for about 9% of annual microplastic losses to the ocean, or the equivalent of 45 million plastic bottles per year. Yikes! So before you buy that fast fashion...

Have you ever looked for something to wear and then discovered "lost" items in your cupboard? The problem is you no longer wear it, but your sister always loved it and was always looking for you to part with it. Hosting a clothing swap party is a fun and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a cent. Here are some tips on how you can host a successful clothing swap party: Invite your guests: Put together a list of who you want to invite and send out invitations at least two weeks in advance. Encourage your guests to bring clothing...